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A Commitment To Languedoc – The Biodynamic Wines Of Gérard Bertrand

A Commitment To Languedoc – The Biodynamic Wines Of Gérard Bertrand

The French Winophiles Focus On Languedoc-Roussillon To Explore The Wines Of Gérard Bertrand

The sun drenched vineyards of Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France produce some of France’s most interesting and value oriented wines.  Languedoc is a one of France’s largest wine-producing regions, and in the past was known to produce mostly table wine.  Due to dedicated and passionate winemakers…

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Five Reasons to Drink Crémant d’Alsace This Holiday Season

Five Reasons to Drink Crémant d’Alsace This Holiday Season

  The holiday season is here and I bring bubbles to every party.  Presenting a bottle of bubbly adds a special touch to the festive season.  There is something so indescribably fun in hearing the popping of a cork when opening a sparkling wine.  This holiday season consider Crémant d’Alsace for all your celebrations.

So what exactly is Crémant d’Alsace? Well it is an elegant sparkling wine that…

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Rockin Alsace With Pinots

Rockin Alsace With Pinots

Alsace is located in the northeastern corner of France. Its juxtaposition makes it a fascinating study on geography and history, as the region has switched hands between France and Germany several times.  The region is most widely known for its aromatic Rieslings and Gewurztraminers, but also equally as captivating are the three Pinots from the region.  Alsace produces earthy Pinot Gris,…

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[wendyklik]

Tonight we opened and enjoyed our 3rd bottle of Alsace provided by @teuwencomm for our #frenchwinophiles group. So grateful for our #sponsor #alsacerocks #winophiles

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The #frenchwinophiles are visiting the #picpoul grape grown in #languedoc. Can’t wait to see the pairings on 4/21.

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Chapoutier: King of the Rhône

Chapoutier: King of the Rhône

“Fac et Spera” – “Do and Hope” ∼ Chapoutier Family Motto I will never forget my first trip down the Rhône Valley.  Traveling from Lyon we made our first turn into Côte-Rôtie and glaring in full majestic sight was the grand Chapoutier sign nestled into the hillside. The Chapoutier family is one of the oldest wine producing families in the Rhône region, dating back to 1808. Today it is Michel…

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[wendyklik]

Ireland and France collide this month in my upcoming #frenchwinophiles post. Thanks @winebarchapoutier

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Valentine's Day Romance with French Wines

Valentine’s Day Romance with French Wines

On Valentine’s Day, romance, love, flowers, chocolate and wine come to mind. The French are known for romance and love.  So on this Valentine’s Day take a tour with your sweetheart through four wines regions of France, no passport required.  What could be more romantic than France.  Only thing you need to get on board is your love and a glass of wine. First Stop Savoie The wines of Savoie are…

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